Shocking discovery shooting an 06/29 today....

FNorm · 07-17-2009, 08:44 AM

I think it's pretty hard to wear out a pistol. For instance; an M1 Garand usually needs a new barrel after about 5000 rnds. The muzzle velocity is around 2650fps, and there's throat erosion. A luger with 1000-1100 fps is much easier on the barrel. Of course, pistol shooters do throw a lot more lead, but with proper care you should get thousands of shots down range.

What do the heavy Lugers shooters of have to say? No, I'm not talking large waisted marksmen....

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07-17-2009, 08:44 AM	#8
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	I think it's pretty hard to wear out a pistol. For instance; an M1 Garand usually needs a new barrel after about 5000 rnds. The muzzle velocity is around 2650fps, and there's throat erosion. A luger with 1000-1100 fps is much easier on the barrel. Of course, pistol shooters do throw a lot more lead, but with proper care you should get thousands of shots down range. What do the heavy Lugers shooters of have to say? No, I'm not talking large waisted marksmen.... FN